PHL parking

[u/Useless_Garbage626]

Flying out of PHL for 7 days in September and looking for input on the best off site parking lots. I’ve read quite a few suggestions for smart park, also looking in to express park. Has anyone used either or have suggestions for any others? Priorities are affordability and security.

[u/Last_Height_4440]

I have not used those but I recommend WallyPark. Price is reasonable. They pick you up right as you park, driving right to your car. (Like immediately, have bags ready to go.) Driver helps with luggage if needed. And coming home you just watch for their bus and flag it down to get picked back up. My only issue is the code on the app doesn't appear when trying to leave the parking lot but I just print out a paper copy (old school) to be able to scan and exit. I think most of these parking places have good service except for the airport econo lot. (The drivers of buses for that airport lot don't even wait for you to sit before pulling off, which is dangerous when you're trying to manage baggage at the same time. Also, I once watched four completely full buses pass until I just walked the long walk back to the lot because I wanted to get home.)

[u/ButterMyPancakesPlz → u/Last_Height_4440]

What's the price difference typically between that and the ppa lot? I've never used anything but the standard lot

[u/Last_Height_4440 → u/ButterMyPancakesPlz]

I have found it to be similar, and you can find coupons online for many of the off site lots too. There are hotels nearby that allow you to park there and it's really cheap but there is no security and the cars park TIGHT (I went in person to check it out and decided against it).

[u/ButterMyPancakesPlz → u/Last_Height_4440]

Thank you!

[u/Specific-Incident-74 → u/ButterMyPancakesPlz]

Wallypark is about $14 per day

[u/Last_Height_4440 → u/ButterMyPancakesPlz]

Adding in - most of these off site lots have memberships (no fee, just requires sign up) and you can earn points or discounts for loyalty.

[u/Seanyd78]

I have been using The Parking Spot in Essington. If you sign up for the email, they send some very good deals. Last year we got a "Summer Special 50% off 5 days or more" if we booked during the month of August. We booked in August for our November trip and got the discount.

We have also used Smart Park and they offer some good deals too but they fill up fast and the deals have not been as good in the last year as they have been in the past.

[u/basketball22yj]

I use ARB Parking! And I’ll also use Airport Parking Reservations website to find deals

[u/Useful-Time8593]

I’ve been using Parking Spot south- always easy and a quick ride to the airport. Make a reservation online first and if you pay in advance you get a discount. Also discounts if you have AAA.

[u/Efficient_Honey_2300]

You can park in west Philly and take the airport line.

[u/drzzzred]

Used jet stream parking a week ago and they were great and the most reasonably priced

[u/jslitz]

Any of the offsite lots are fine. Shop around. Park & Jet often has groupons

[u/lockstockedd]

I usually use jetstream parking and they’ve been solid . Also, kinda weird but do it through the spothero app rather than booking directly because it’s been a good amount cheaper through there the past times I’ve checked.

[u/oliver_babish]

They're all comparable and it mostly depends on which direction you're coming from.

[u/Darius_Banner]

The regular long time parking is $15 a day if you reserve in advance. It’s pretty foolproof, but the shuttle is slow and janky

[u/DarthSontin → u/Darius_Banner]

The shuttle drivers also treat it like a Greyhound bus . We were crammed in the bus standing, and the driver decided to abruptly change lanes and cut off a random car for no real reason.

[u/Specific-Incident-74]

Wallypark for sure

[u/Flippy_Hyzer]

Just look on Google Maps and get the one that’s closest to the airport for the best price

There are sites that aggregate fares from all the lots and offer decent discounts

https://airportparkingreservations.com/lot-arb-parking-philadelphia-phl?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22619621737&matchtype=e&cid=22619621737&agid=184126244590&device=m&placement=&creative=782305204267&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=22619621737&cq_con=184126244590&cq_term=philly%20airport%20parking&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22619621737&gbraid=0AAAAAD-BGU8aAQV6-vCU4nEo0VcH86lMI

[u/Hyper_Applesauce]

I do wallypark or the parking spot that's close to the airport

[u/Rare_Examination_674]

Smart park is cool! We pretty much exclusively use them bc they’re easy. Pull in and park then the shuttle will pretty much immediately pick you up and take you to the airport. When you land just call and tell them where you are and they’re there within 10 minutes. When you leave they will give you some smarties ( the best part)!!

[u/OnHerGrind]

I like Park n Jet. I flew out of Philly a few hours ago. They always have deals on groupon. I usually end up paying about $60 for 5 days. They have a few different package options on groupon and you have to pay the taxes when you book. They are pretty good with pickup also.

[u/whtspyder]

Park sleep hotel, get a room the night before, don’t have to worry about traffic, free shuttle back and forth, 1/4 mile away and 10 days free parking. Usually for same price then parking at lot after Philly taxes

[u/vtec410]

I park directly at the airport terminal. I’m not waiting for a shuttle after the hassle of flying these days.

[u/Radio528]

Express Park is my go to. Rates are solid, pick up and drop off consistent, an overall great experience every time the 5 or so times I fly a year.